August Recap
Made in Tampa, film on ‘the almost Beatle’
Tampa land use attorney Mark Bentley, holds an autographed 1963 portrait of the Beatles made by German photographer Astrid Kirchherr on Monday, April 4, 2022, at his law office with Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel and Burns in Tampa.
Bentley has turned a life-long love of The Beatles into a full-length documentary that fills in one of the last pieces of the iconic band’s history...
First-ever Green Light Cinema Film Challenge Showcases Bay Area Talent
On Saturday, August 26, hundreds of filmmakers, family, friends and fans packed Green Light Cinema for three back-to-back blocks of all-original short films.
Each team was given the same first page of a script, and the rest was up to them and their creativity. The uniqueness of each film varied from including commentary on AI, flawless special FX, tear-jerking performances, and top-notch editing.
Congratulations to everyone who participated and networked at this event. Keep making great art! Our industry needs your voice.
Save the Date! Nov 11-12
Our friends at Wild Rover Brewing Company are launching their first ever film festival this year. Mark your calendar and join us for this exciting event.
Now Streaming! Loose Framing Episode 25: Michael Martz
Available on Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and Podbean
Notable Productions in August:
Commercials:
Foot Locker Retail: Champs Sports
Focus Visual Communications: Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic
Universal City Development Partners: Universal Orlando Characters Meet n' Greet (at Sparkman Wharf)
Roundhouse Creative: University of Tampa B-Roll
TV Shows:
Emergent Media: Visit Florida/Florida’s Table
Diamond View Studios: Buccaneers Season Opener
Janus TV: Food Tour in Tampa with Chef Dirk Hoffmann
Production Spotlight!
"Life's financial monsters aren't the ones under your bed." This is Grow Financial Credit Union's new campaign slogan and the inspiration for a recent commercial shoot in Tampa. Shot in Hyde Park, these scary monsters made for some scary-cool behind-the-scenes photos, and a whole lot of fun on set!
Watch the Campaign Here:
Behind the Scenes:
Be Prepared for Hurricanes.
Don't get caught without a plan. If you are running a production, please ensure that you are operating in safe weather conditions while on location, and take into account that your production may need rain dates. For more info on how you and your family can prepare for hurricane season, visit www.noaa.gov/hurricane-prep.
Hurricane Idalia brought significant damage and flooding across its path through the Southeast. FEMA is coordinating with federal, state and local partners to provide critical supplies and help communities and individuals kickstart cleanup and recovery. To apply for assistance or to apply to help in recovery, please visit the site here.
